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Coordination and collaborative strategies for advancing the Afar Region seed sector

A workshop was held on June 13, 2025, in Semera town to advance the Afar Regional State’s agricultural development through the establishment of a seed coordination committee. The initiative, aimed at transforming the region’s seed sector, seeks to foster collaboration and alignment among humanitarian, development, and peace (HDP) building actors to address critical challenges in…
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Somali Regional State establishes seed coordination committee to enhance HDP Nexus collaboration

A workshop was held on May 14, 2025, in Jigjiga town, marking a significant step in the Somali Regional State’s efforts to transform its seed sector through the establishment of a seed coordination committee. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and coherence among humanitarian, development, and peace (HDP) building actors to address critical challenges in…
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Humanitarian and development organizations in Tigray region endorses seed and seed system response guideline

In a significant development for the seed sector in Tigray, Ethiopia, Mercy Corps in collaboration with the regional seed core team has successfully facilitated the review and validation of the Seed and Seed System Response Guideline. This milestone was achieved after incorporating valuable feedback and inputs from various stakeholders, leading to the finalization of the…
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Synchronizing seed aid with sustainable seed system development in Tigray region

Mercy Corps Ethiopia organised a workshop on 30th April 2025 in Wukro town to validate draft guidelines and Terms of Reference (ToR) for Emergency Seed Aid Distribution in the Tigray region. This initiative aims to enhance governance and resilience in seed systems, promoting sustainable practices for both humanitarian and development contexts. The workshop was inaugurated…
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Discussion forum on seed production plan, performance and seed sector coordination

On March 22, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP), facilitated a discussion forum in Adama to address seed production planning, performance evaluation, and sector coordination. The event brought together stakeholders from the Oromia, Amhara, Tigray, Afar, Benshangulgumuz, Somali, Sidama, Southwest Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, Harari and Gambela regions, including…
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Efforts to combat counterfeit seeds with barcode tagging system

In an effort to tackle the persistent issue of counterfeit seeds in Ethiopia, the use of barcode technology for seed certification has gained significant momentum. Originally piloted in 2024, this innovative system has proven to be a game-changer in ensuring seed authenticity, strengthening regulatory efficiency, and enhancing farmer confidence. The Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) has…
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Strengthening the seed sector in southern Ethiopia: A collaborative step forward

A workshop was conducted on 08th March 2025 in Hawassa town with the aim to facilitate the establishment of regional seed coordination committee in the South Ethiopia People Region. Participants from various organizations in the seed sector attended the workshops. The event aimed to establish a regional seed coordination committee, bringing together stakeholders from diverse…
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Ethiopian Seed Association’s participation in AFSTA 2025 Congress: Key insights and take aways

The Ethiopian Seed Association (ESA) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to learning, collaboration, and the advancement of Ethiopia’s seed industry by actively participating in the annual AFSTA Congress. This year, ESA management and Ethiopian Seed Partnership (ESP) staff joined the AFSTA 2025 Congress held in Kigali, Rwanda, from March 3-5, 2025. With the support of…
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Mercy Corps Ethiopia launches seed insecurity response program in Tigray

In Ethiopia, where agriculture forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, seed insecurity has become a pressing challenge, particularly in regions affected by conflict, disasters, and climate-related shocks. Farmers in these areas face significant hurdles in accessing quality seeds of diverse crops and varieties, leaving them vulnerable to food insecurity and economic instability. Historically, emergency seed…
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Southwest Ethiopia People’s Region establishes seed sector coordination committee

On January 24, 2025, a one-day workshop was held in Bonga town, marking a significant step in the establishment of a regional Seed Sector Coordination Committee for the Southwest Ethiopia People’s Region. The workshop brought together key players from the seed sector, including representatives from the Bureau of Agriculture (BoA), the agricultural input regulatory authority,…
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